What did you do today in the hobby?

Talk about anything that you would like.
Post Reply
User avatar
Sparky
MAACA OG
Posts: 17806
Joined: Tue May 21, 2013 5:33 pm
Location: iamdone/
Has liked: 13 times
Been liked: 82 times
Contact:
Contact Sparky

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Sparky »

A bit of a milestone for me yesterday. Without getting into many details as to why, other than a visit at the Montreal Pinball Arcade on Fridays, and the occasional visit at a Borderland Pinball Collective meeting, I have not really seen much of anyone for years. Burn-out.. social anxiety... whatever. I would get nervous when invited to a person's house. It got bad.

Well, yesterday I went to visit Mrhide's Little Tokyo, which never disappoints. If ever you get invited for a soirée, GO!! LOL

And I capped my day seeing an old friend in Targetlaf. It has been way too long.

The highlight of my month!!!

Life is short... see friends... have a good chat!

Oh... and I duid get a nice monitor from Phil, and a backbox from Martin. ;)

Ian
Top
User avatar
Mrhide
MAACA OG
Posts: 12274
Joined: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:59 pm
Location: Laval
Has liked: 475 times
Been liked: 304 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Mrhide »

Sparky wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:48 amLife is short... see friends... have a good chat!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THAT
LF: COLOR VECTOR monitor, shmups or any PCB, specifically Namco System 1 (Pacmania), let me know what you have!
Top
User avatar
targetlaf
MAACA Super Contributor
Posts: 802
Joined: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:26 pm
Location: Laval
Been liked: 24 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by targetlaf »

And I capped my day seeing an old friend in Targetlaf. It has been way too long.

The highlight of my month!!!

Life is short... see friends... have a good chat!

Oh... and I duid get a nice monitor from Phil, and a backbox from Martin. ;)

Ian
[/quote]

Le plaisir était réciproque, on se revoit bientôt l'ami ;)
Paragon, Evel knievel,Xenon , Cleopatra (em), Barracora, Fathom (project) Cab. Taito/Qix , Defender cocktail and rock ola jukebox




Gone: Arena, Nugent, Pharaoh, Freefall, Catacomb, Flight 2000, Embryon, PIN-BOT, Disco Fever, Time Warp, Flash Gordon, Vulcan, Hit The Deck, Elvira, Spectrum, Amazing Spiderman, Circus, Pink Panther, Night Rider, Old Chicago, Target Alpha, Big Hit, Card Whiz, Blackout, Cue ball Wizard, Space invaders,Andromeda, Devil's Dare,Black knight, Centigrade 37, Asteroid annie and the aliens, El Dorado,Surfer
Top
User avatar
Mrhide
MAACA OG
Posts: 12274
Joined: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:59 pm
Location: Laval
Has liked: 475 times
Been liked: 304 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Mrhide »

Un chum plus fou que moi est finalement venu chercher ses… 28 crt 10 pouces!
IMG_3943.jpeg
IMG_3942.jpeg
LF: COLOR VECTOR monitor, shmups or any PCB, specifically Namco System 1 (Pacmania), let me know what you have!
Top
User avatar
Sparky
MAACA OG
Posts: 17806
Joined: Tue May 21, 2013 5:33 pm
Location: iamdone/
Has liked: 13 times
Been liked: 82 times
Contact:
Contact Sparky

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Sparky »

33 years in the making. I was at the Montreal Pinball Arcade last night and managed to finish Out Runners for the first time. Lol
20240920_205136.jpg
20240920_205147.jpg
20240920_205204.jpg
Top
User avatar
cait001
MAACA Mega Contributor
Posts: 4959
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:42 pm
Location: Centretown, Ottawa, ON
Has liked: 566 times
Been liked: 275 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by cait001 »

Wow, I don't think I've ever gotten to the end of any arcade game (that wasn't on MAME)
backglasses wanted: Star-Jet, Fairy, Star Trek (1971 Gottlieb)
marquees wanted: Roller Aces, Quiz Dragon, Strider, Varkon, Dark Planet, R-Type (w/ship), Quantum, Ninja (Sega)
blog -- collection -- want list -- Pinball Women Ottawa -- Ottawa Pinball Map -- ratings
Top
User avatar
Mrhide
MAACA OG
Posts: 12274
Joined: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:59 pm
Location: Laval
Has liked: 475 times
Been liked: 304 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Mrhide »

I made room.

This is what’s left
IMG_3972.jpeg
LF: COLOR VECTOR monitor, shmups or any PCB, specifically Namco System 1 (Pacmania), let me know what you have!
Top
User avatar
mrmikeman
MAACA Mega Contributor
Posts: 3256
Joined: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:31 am
Location: Ottawa, ON
Has liked: 103 times
Been liked: 248 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by mrmikeman »

I set up my new “pinball machine” that got delivered by UPS, in 2 small manageable boxes :)
Attachments
IMG_7354.jpeg
IMG_7353.jpeg
PINS:
Labyrinth (#21)
Jurassic Park LE (#449)
JAWS Premium
Scooby Doo CE (#141)
Looney Tunes CE (#086)
MultiMorphic P3 currently setup as Princess Bride LE
Star Wars Prem
Star Trek the Next Generation

JUKES
Seeburg STD2 Entertainer - Converted to MP3 while retaining the original look and feel. *FOR SALE - $500
NSM Emerald Ice CD(100) wall hanger juke. *FOR SALE - $1400

Gone but not forgotten
So many... Lexy Lightspeed, Recel Lady Luck, Gtb Pro-Football, CCrLE, WOZ ECLE, Stern POTC, Star Trek Pro, MMrRE, Stranger Things LE, Dr Who, RFM, SWEP1, Road Show, Monster Bash, Twilight Zone, Lord of the Rings, Simpsons Pinball Party, Demolition Man, Terminator 2, Funhouse, Tales from the Crypt, High Speed, Bad Cats, Flintstones, WWF Royal Rumble, Laser War, Laser Ball, Silver Slugger, Batman Forever, Pinbot, 6 Million Dollar Man, Galaxy, Meteor, Countdown, Hot Tip(SS), and others I just can't think of lol.
Top
User avatar
semicolin
MAACA Mega Contributor
Posts: 1214
Joined: Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:32 pm
Location: Ottawa, ON
Has liked: 184 times
Been liked: 244 times
Contact:
Contact semicolin

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by semicolin »

I compiled a list of .156 component part numbers from Digikey today while helping another commmunity member today. Might as well share so others can copy and paste:

Digikey part numbers for .156 Molex headers:
Crimps:
22-26 AWG, low current: 23-0008500134-ND
18-24 AWG, low current: WM2300-ND
22-26 AWG, trifurcon high current: WM23581-ND
18-20 AWG, trifurcon high current: WM17403-ND
Polarizing plug: WM2404-ND
Housings:
2-pin: WM24382-ND
3-pin: WM24383-ND
4-pin: WM19400-ND
5-pin: WM16132-ND
6-pin: WM16228-ND
7-pin: 23-0009508073-ND
8-pin: WM13387-ND
9-pin: WM24384-ND
10-pin: WM19401-ND
11-pin: 23-0009508111-ND
12-pin: WM21972-ND
13-pin: WM16229-ND
14-pin: 23-0009508141-ND
Header strips:
PCB Mounted: 24-position breakaway: WM50007-24-ND
Connector-to-connector (flying, long pins): 10-position breakaway: WM22785-ND
Sharing my space with: Meteor, Tag Team, Dragon, Centaur II, Middle Earth, Xenon, Dolly Parton, Mata Hari, Star Trip, Street Fighter cab w/Premium 8
Top
User avatar
cait001
MAACA Mega Contributor
Posts: 4959
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:42 pm
Location: Centretown, Ottawa, ON
Has liked: 566 times
Been liked: 275 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by cait001 »

mrmikeman wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2024 3:04 pm I set up my new “pinball machine” that got delivered by UPS, in 2 small manageable boxes :)
Congratulations!!! wooooo Labyrinth and Princess Bride together, I never would have imagined it.
backglasses wanted: Star-Jet, Fairy, Star Trek (1971 Gottlieb)
marquees wanted: Roller Aces, Quiz Dragon, Strider, Varkon, Dark Planet, R-Type (w/ship), Quantum, Ninja (Sega)
blog -- collection -- want list -- Pinball Women Ottawa -- Ottawa Pinball Map -- ratings
Top
User avatar
cait001
MAACA Mega Contributor
Posts: 4959
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:42 pm
Location: Centretown, Ottawa, ON
Has liked: 566 times
Been liked: 275 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by cait001 »

watching some youtubes and...

Image

https://youtu.be/G34DjfeWyCU?si=ciVWB6Ze97I7MIwU&t=641
:D
backglasses wanted: Star-Jet, Fairy, Star Trek (1971 Gottlieb)
marquees wanted: Roller Aces, Quiz Dragon, Strider, Varkon, Dark Planet, R-Type (w/ship), Quantum, Ninja (Sega)
blog -- collection -- want list -- Pinball Women Ottawa -- Ottawa Pinball Map -- ratings
Top
User avatar
Mrhide
MAACA OG
Posts: 12274
Joined: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:59 pm
Location: Laval
Has liked: 475 times
Been liked: 304 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Mrhide »

haha ! ... yup. and I had the full 1370 pounds machine :( but it's in pieces now. shame on me :(
LF: COLOR VECTOR monitor, shmups or any PCB, specifically Namco System 1 (Pacmania), let me know what you have!
Top
User avatar
Ana
MAACA New Contributor
Posts: 10
Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:45 am
Has liked: 18 times
Been liked: 16 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Ana »

I get my pinballs from Jaybird Auctions!
1951 Williams "Snooks"
1958 Williams "Steeple Chase"
1958 Gottlieb "Straight Shooter"
1959 Gottlieb "Miss Anabelle", I already have it but this one is in better shape and have the autographe of is designer!
Last edited by Ana on Mon Sep 30, 2024 11:03 am, edited 1 time in total.
Liste de mes pinballs:
1- Nip-it, achetée en mai 2022
2- Picnic, achetée en juillet 2023
3- The Flip Side, achetée en juillet 2023 Elle est petite mais elle compte quand même!
4- Miss Annabelle, achetée en novembre 2023 et en septembre 2024!
5- Snooks, achetée en septembre 2024
6- Steeple Chase, achetée en septembre 2024
7- Straight Shooter, achetée en septembre 2024
Top
User avatar
Ana
MAACA New Contributor
Posts: 10
Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:45 am
Has liked: 18 times
Been liked: 16 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Ana »

cait001 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 10:37 pm
Ana wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 5:52 pm Paid my bill from "Jaybird Auctions" and plan how I'll bring my 4 new pinballs to home😁
WOODRAILS! WOODRAILS! WOODRAILS!
What did you get?

I get :
1951 Williams "Snooks"
1958 Williams "Steeple Chase"
1958 Gottlieb "Straight Shooter"
1959 Gottlieb "Miss Anabelle", I already have it but this one is in better shape and have the autographe of is designer!

I received them yesterday😁
Liste de mes pinballs:
1- Nip-it, achetée en mai 2022
2- Picnic, achetée en juillet 2023
3- The Flip Side, achetée en juillet 2023 Elle est petite mais elle compte quand même!
4- Miss Annabelle, achetée en novembre 2023 et en septembre 2024!
5- Snooks, achetée en septembre 2024
6- Steeple Chase, achetée en septembre 2024
7- Straight Shooter, achetée en septembre 2024
Top
User avatar
Azatotht
Admins
Posts: 9287
Joined: Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:32 pm
Location: Anjou (Montreal)
Has liked: 457 times
Been liked: 168 times
Contact:
Contact Azatotht

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Azatotht »

Ana wrote: ↑Mon Sep 30, 2024 10:55 am I get my pinballs from Jaybird Auctions!
1951 Williams "Snooks"
1958 Williams "Steeple Chase"
1958 Gottlieb "Straight Shooter"
1959 Gottlieb "Miss Anabelle", I already have it but this one is in better shape and have the autographe of is designer!
Félicitations, on veut des photos quand elles seront montées :mrgreen:
I am the monster that breathing men would kill.
I, am Dracula... (and you're not!)
Pinball machines I have owned

Currently playing: Stern Lightning, Bally Elektra
Top
User avatar
mrmikeman
MAACA Mega Contributor
Posts: 3256
Joined: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:31 am
Location: Ottawa, ON
Has liked: 103 times
Been liked: 248 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by mrmikeman »

Pffft. On veux des photos meme avant qu’elles soient montées!
PINS:
Labyrinth (#21)
Jurassic Park LE (#449)
JAWS Premium
Scooby Doo CE (#141)
Looney Tunes CE (#086)
MultiMorphic P3 currently setup as Princess Bride LE
Star Wars Prem
Star Trek the Next Generation

JUKES
Seeburg STD2 Entertainer - Converted to MP3 while retaining the original look and feel. *FOR SALE - $500
NSM Emerald Ice CD(100) wall hanger juke. *FOR SALE - $1400

Gone but not forgotten
So many... Lexy Lightspeed, Recel Lady Luck, Gtb Pro-Football, CCrLE, WOZ ECLE, Stern POTC, Star Trek Pro, MMrRE, Stranger Things LE, Dr Who, RFM, SWEP1, Road Show, Monster Bash, Twilight Zone, Lord of the Rings, Simpsons Pinball Party, Demolition Man, Terminator 2, Funhouse, Tales from the Crypt, High Speed, Bad Cats, Flintstones, WWF Royal Rumble, Laser War, Laser Ball, Silver Slugger, Batman Forever, Pinbot, 6 Million Dollar Man, Galaxy, Meteor, Countdown, Hot Tip(SS), and others I just can't think of lol.
Top
User avatar
Ana
MAACA New Contributor
Posts: 10
Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:45 am
Has liked: 18 times
Been liked: 16 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Ana »

mrmikeman wrote: ↑Mon Sep 30, 2024 4:12 pm Pffft. On veux des photos meme avant qu’elles soient montées!
En voilà une 😂
Attachments
IMG_20240928_125237_068.jpg
Liste de mes pinballs:
1- Nip-it, achetée en mai 2022
2- Picnic, achetée en juillet 2023
3- The Flip Side, achetée en juillet 2023 Elle est petite mais elle compte quand même!
4- Miss Annabelle, achetée en novembre 2023 et en septembre 2024!
5- Snooks, achetée en septembre 2024
6- Steeple Chase, achetée en septembre 2024
7- Straight Shooter, achetée en septembre 2024
Top
User avatar
Sparky
MAACA OG
Posts: 17806
Joined: Tue May 21, 2013 5:33 pm
Location: iamdone/
Has liked: 13 times
Been liked: 82 times
Contact:
Contact Sparky

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Sparky »

Ana wrote: ↑Mon Sep 30, 2024 10:59 am
cait001 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 10:37 pm
Ana wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 5:52 pm Paid my bill from "Jaybird Auctions" and plan how I'll bring my 4 new pinballs to home😁
WOODRAILS! WOODRAILS! WOODRAILS!
What did you get?

I get :
1951 Williams "Snooks"
1958 Williams "Steeple Chase"
1958 Gottlieb "Straight Shooter"
1959 Gottlieb "Miss Anabelle", I already have it but this one is in better shape and have the autographe of is designer!

I received them yesterday😁
VERY cool list!! Woodrails don't get enough attention.

Ian
Top
User avatar
Ana
MAACA New Contributor
Posts: 10
Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:45 am
Has liked: 18 times
Been liked: 16 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Ana »

Et les voilà installées face à ma Nip It😁
Attachments
IMG_20241004_192420_954.jpg
Liste de mes pinballs:
1- Nip-it, achetée en mai 2022
2- Picnic, achetée en juillet 2023
3- The Flip Side, achetée en juillet 2023 Elle est petite mais elle compte quand même!
4- Miss Annabelle, achetée en novembre 2023 et en septembre 2024!
5- Snooks, achetée en septembre 2024
6- Steeple Chase, achetée en septembre 2024
7- Straight Shooter, achetée en septembre 2024
Top
User avatar
mrmikeman
MAACA Mega Contributor
Posts: 3256
Joined: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:31 am
Location: Ottawa, ON
Has liked: 103 times
Been liked: 248 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by mrmikeman »

Ana wrote: ↑Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:31 pm Et les voilà installées face à ma Nip It😁
Vraiment cool!
PINS:
Labyrinth (#21)
Jurassic Park LE (#449)
JAWS Premium
Scooby Doo CE (#141)
Looney Tunes CE (#086)
MultiMorphic P3 currently setup as Princess Bride LE
Star Wars Prem
Star Trek the Next Generation

JUKES
Seeburg STD2 Entertainer - Converted to MP3 while retaining the original look and feel. *FOR SALE - $500
NSM Emerald Ice CD(100) wall hanger juke. *FOR SALE - $1400

Gone but not forgotten
So many... Lexy Lightspeed, Recel Lady Luck, Gtb Pro-Football, CCrLE, WOZ ECLE, Stern POTC, Star Trek Pro, MMrRE, Stranger Things LE, Dr Who, RFM, SWEP1, Road Show, Monster Bash, Twilight Zone, Lord of the Rings, Simpsons Pinball Party, Demolition Man, Terminator 2, Funhouse, Tales from the Crypt, High Speed, Bad Cats, Flintstones, WWF Royal Rumble, Laser War, Laser Ball, Silver Slugger, Batman Forever, Pinbot, 6 Million Dollar Man, Galaxy, Meteor, Countdown, Hot Tip(SS), and others I just can't think of lol.
Top
User avatar
sylvain
MAACA Mega Contributor
Posts: 3604
Joined: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:39 am
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Has liked: 87 times
Been liked: 84 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by sylvain »

Ana wrote: ↑Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:31 pm Et les voilà installées face à ma Nip It😁
Splendide en effet, Bravo!
Comme les chips, impossible d'arrêter à une seule machine :)
Like potato chips, impossible to stop at one :)
Looking for Bally Star-Jet, The Wiggler, Williams Magic City, Grand Lizard, Swords of Fury, 1986 Pinstar Gamatron, and a few others.
Collecting & repairing electro-mechanical and solid state pinball machines with quality and care for 40+ years already.
Serious and fun hobby, powerful nostalgia !
Top
User avatar
cait001
MAACA Mega Contributor
Posts: 4959
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:42 pm
Location: Centretown, Ottawa, ON
Has liked: 566 times
Been liked: 275 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by cait001 »

I was at Pinball Expo in Chicago last weekend, helping with the prewar pinball booth non-stop. https://pinballnovice.blogspot.com/2024 ... -more.html
I also gave a lecture on Pinball Ancestry, which was recorded by Pinball News and is in the above link.

Had an absolute blast, met so many people, and I got to play so many of the latest pins and a pile of rare ones.
I'm a huge cheerleader for the new JJP Avatar and Stern Uncanny X-Men. What delights to experience!!
backglasses wanted: Star-Jet, Fairy, Star Trek (1971 Gottlieb)
marquees wanted: Roller Aces, Quiz Dragon, Strider, Varkon, Dark Planet, R-Type (w/ship), Quantum, Ninja (Sega)
blog -- collection -- want list -- Pinball Women Ottawa -- Ottawa Pinball Map -- ratings
Top
User avatar
mdeslaur
MAACA Valued Contributor
Posts: 228
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:33 am
Location: Levis, Quebec
Has liked: 15 times
Been liked: 23 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by mdeslaur »

Drilled the holes in my right Elvira ramp bigger so the optos will actually line up with them instead of trying to shine through the plastic ramp itself. Hopefully this will solve the game going haywire and increasing the score to a ridiculous value by itself.
Top
User avatar
Mrhide
MAACA OG
Posts: 12274
Joined: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:59 pm
Location: Laval
Has liked: 475 times
Been liked: 304 times

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Mrhide »

cait001 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2024 7:21 pm I was at Pinball Expo in Chicago last weekend, helping with the prewar pinball booth non-stop. https://pinballnovice.blogspot.com/2024 ... -more.html
I also gave a lecture on Pinball Ancestry, which was recorded by Pinball News and is in the above link.

Had an absolute blast, met so many people, and I got to play so many of the latest pins and a pile of rare ones.
I'm a huge cheerleader for the new JJP Avatar and Stern Uncanny X-Men. What delights to experience!!

You are too humble! you won best booth!! you need to show it ! :D congrats!!
Image
LF: COLOR VECTOR monitor, shmups or any PCB, specifically Namco System 1 (Pacmania), let me know what you have!
Top
User avatar
Sparky
MAACA OG
Posts: 17806
Joined: Tue May 21, 2013 5:33 pm
Location: iamdone/
Has liked: 13 times
Been liked: 82 times
Contact:
Contact Sparky

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Post by Sparky »

I finally set up the sandblaster and tested it on some old rusty aprons I have had for 18 years. Primed and painted.

I have some coindoors to do next.
20241030_140208.jpg
Top
Post Reply

Return to “MAACA Forum and Chat”